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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LX55 VPPMOT history

LX55 VPP is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

LX55 VPP black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
157,096 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VPP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 VPP was last recorded at 157,096 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 9,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,056 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
9,040 miles
Average per year
5,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,096 miles
  • 2024 – 148,056 miles
  • 2022 – 148,040 miles
  • 2021 – 143,741 miles
  • 2019 – 139,423 miles
  • 2018 – 135,455 miles
  • 2017 – 127,031 miles
  • 2016 – 119,250 miles
  • 2015 – 109,872 miles
  • 2014 – 97,374 miles
  • 2013 – 92,350 miles
  • 2012 – 88,377 miles
  • 2011 – 78,723 miles
  • 2010 – 71,367 miles
  • 2009 – 70,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,096 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,096 miles (+9,040)12 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,096 miles
    Test number
    494314901652
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,056 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,056 miles
    Test number
    856122078759
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail148,056 miles (+16)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,056 miles
    Test number
    502326317173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass148,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,040 miles
    Test number
    469325389788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail148,040 miles (+4,299)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,040 miles
    Test number
    523065061385
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass143,741 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,741 miles
    Test number
    708360173357
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail143,657 miles (+4,234)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,657 miles
    Test number
    517620672264
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake requires adjustment.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake just met minimum requirements.

  8. Pass139,423 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,423 miles
    Test number
    650940436588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,455 miles (+8,424)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,455 miles
    Test number
    378475902582
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass127,031 miles (+117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    127,031 miles
    Test number
    909939744772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail126,914 miles (+7,664)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,914 miles
    Test number
    539452958749
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass119,250 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,250 miles
    Test number
    518728992089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer CV boots deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Fail119,099 miles (+9,227)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,099 miles
    Test number
    865590803185
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer CV boots deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass109,872 miles (+12,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,872 miles
    Test number
    904236977179
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass97,374 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,374 miles
    Test number
    739193554150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,372 miles (+5,022)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,372 miles
    Test number
    428379634134
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass92,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,350 miles
    Test number
    488207883059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,347 miles (+3,970)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,347 miles
    Test number
    675467483077
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass88,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    679544022182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail88,377 miles (+9,654)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    257622322461
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass78,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    765047991086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,723 miles (+7,356)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    459266391067
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass71,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,367 miles
    Test number
    302467650074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,367 miles (+1,284)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,367 miles
    Test number
    721636050095
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass70,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,083 miles
    Test number
    952389159212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VPP

Does LX55 VPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 VPP expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VPP?
The MOT on LX55 VPP expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 VPP done?
LX55 VPP was recorded at 157,096 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 5,524 miles a year.
Has LX55 VPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VPP has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 VPP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 VPP find?
LX55 VPP failed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 12 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the front inner bush; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 19 more.

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